The Naked Bible Podcast
The Naked Bible Podcast
Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Naked Bible 87: Exorcism of Demons as Part of the Messianic Profile
43 minutes Posted Feb 14, 2016 at 11:25 am.
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There is no direct talk in the Old Testament about the messiah, the son of David, would cast out demons. Yet that title (“son of David”) is found only in the synoptic gospels in association with Jesus’ healing and demonic exorcisms. While healing is a clear part of the messianic profile in the Old Testament, exorcising demons is not. What predisposed first century Jews to the idea that the Davidic messiah would cast out demons? How was that part of the messianic profile?